A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6248148 Details
Epoch: 290 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 40159199 epoch_slot_no: 242399 block_no: 6247971 slot_leader_id: 5238785 size: 23003 time: 2021-09-15 17:04:50 proto_major: 5 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5917de8a089a5d46d5ba53d91ff115888606df9472397ae77b8dbcdd86d0cda9Block Operator
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